agamidae
|a-gam-i-dae|
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/əˈɡæmɪˌdiː/
distinctive lizard family
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agamidae' originates from the Greek word 'agamos', meaning 'unmarried' or 'unpaired', referring to the distinctiveness of the species.
Historical Evolution
The term 'agamidae' was adopted into scientific Latin to classify this family of lizards.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the distinctiveness of the species, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a family of lizards, commonly known as agamas, found in Africa, Asia, Australia, and a few in Southern Europe.
The agamidae family includes a variety of lizard species.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/28 06:06